PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
Re: The polls - scratching KRACH, PWC, CoP and robbery! ...---...
d3hockey.com polls are both out.
d3hockey.com polls are both out.
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The polls - scratching KRACH, PWC, CoP and robbery! ...---...
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PSUChamps2001
Member of the REAL Zoo Crew
Re: The polls - scratching KRACH, PWC, CoP and robbery! ...---...
I'm not saying that I agree or disagree with them....but I can see a certain someone already starting a new "are you kidding me" thread lol
I'm not saying that I agree or disagree with them....but I can see a certain someone already starting a new "are you kidding me" thread lol
PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
Re: The polls - scratching KRACH, PWC, CoP and robbery! ...---...
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USCHO.com Division III Men's Poll
Minneapolis, Minn./January 26, 2015
Team (First Place) Record Pts Last Week
1 Norwich (10) 16- 2-1 288 2
2 St. Norbert ( 6) 14- 2-2 278 1
3 Trinity ( 4) 14- 1-1 254 5
4 Oswego 12- 2-3 240 4
5 Wisconsin-Stevens Point 14- 4-0 208 6
6 Wisconsin-River Falls 14- 4-1 190 3
7 Babson 14- 3-2 182 7
8 Plattsburgh 13- 4-1 157 9
9 Massachusetts-Boston 15- 3-1 120 10
10 Adrian 13- 3-3 118 8
11 Williams 11- 3-2 103 11
12 Wisconsin-Eau Claire 11- 4-2 87 14
13 Amherst 11- 3-2 78 12
14 St. Thomas 11- 3-3 51 13
15 Lake Forest 11- 3-5 30 15pete99race
Rocking 'The Stone'
Re: The polls - scratching KRACH, PWC, CoP and robbery! ...---...
Not often do we see a split decision for#1...got a feeling that we are in for a few more surprises in the coming weeks.
In the NCHA, watch out for LFC and maybe MSOE...both gaining momentum..
Not often do we see a split decision for#1...got a feeling that we are in for a few more surprises in the coming weeks.
In the NCHA, watch out for LFC and maybe MSOE...both gaining momentum..
Re: The polls - scratching KRACH, PWC, CoP and robbery! ...---...
I find it interesting that a team like River Falls, who is absolutely reeling, can hold such a lofty spot in the poll?? After starting the season 11-0, they have won one hockey game in their last 6 (1-4-1) !!! Normally, that record is getting you a ticket out of the top 10.
Another bit of a surprise for me was Babson holding it's spot after going 1-1 on the weekend vs. Mass-Boston.
I find it interesting that a team like River Falls, who is absolutely reeling, can hold such a lofty spot in the poll?? After starting the season 11-0, they have won one hockey game in their last 6 (1-4-1) !!! Normally, that record is getting you a ticket out of the top 10.
Another bit of a surprise for me was Babson holding it's spot after going 1-1 on the weekend vs. Mass-Boston.
NU Pastime
New member
Re: The polls - scratching KRACH, PWC, CoP and robbery! ...---...
I have to say that the split makes a lot of sense. Norwich and SNC have very similar records and resumes. Both have two losses, one coming to a Top 10 team and the other coming to an unranked but gaining momentum team (Plattsburgh and Middlebury for Norwich, Stevens Point and MSOE for SNC). Both teams have tied teams that they should've beat (Concordia for NU, St. John's for SNC). As a Norwich fan, I couldn't blame anyone for putting SNC first. While NU does have 3 wins against top 10 opponents, the ECAC-E has yet to prove itself out of conference, so I don't know how far wins over Babson and UMB go in the eyes of the voters.
I have to say that the split makes a lot of sense. Norwich and SNC have very similar records and resumes. Both have two losses, one coming to a Top 10 team and the other coming to an unranked but gaining momentum team (Plattsburgh and Middlebury for Norwich, Stevens Point and MSOE for SNC). Both teams have tied teams that they should've beat (Concordia for NU, St. John's for SNC). As a Norwich fan, I couldn't blame anyone for putting SNC first. While NU does have 3 wins against top 10 opponents, the ECAC-E has yet to prove itself out of conference, so I don't know how far wins over Babson and UMB go in the eyes of the voters.
haulin oats
New member
This happens every year to the Thunder Chickens. Nice to see some things never change.
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: The polls - scratching KRACH, PWC, CoP and robbery! ...---...
No doormats in that conference anymore (let alone several perennial doormats to wipe one's feet upon for the better teams in most conferences), so the W teams just shred each other up in quest of a Pool-C bid more often than not... Fratricide.
Even when the W gets a bid, it's generally as a low seed, owing to a less-than-impressive W/L. Apples and oranges when compared to several other conferences, but it does make for very competitive games to watch.
No doormats in that conference anymore (let alone several perennial doormats to wipe one's feet upon for the better teams in most conferences), so the W teams just shred each other up in quest of a Pool-C bid more often than not... Fratricide.
Even when the W gets a bid, it's generally as a low seed, owing to a less-than-impressive W/L. Apples and oranges when compared to several other conferences, but it does make for very competitive games to watch.
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Toe Blake's Brother
I never scored a goal backchecking!
Re: The polls - scratching KRACH, PWC, CoP and robbery! ...---...
It does not surprise me a bit reference the Thunder Chickens and their annual fall from grace during the second half of the season. Any Western poster has witnessed this for years. I believe that UWEC deserves the spot that River currently holds. The D3 poll is closer to what I believe is correct. Never look past UWEC when it comes to potential tournament time.
It does not surprise me a bit reference the Thunder Chickens and their annual fall from grace during the second half of the season. Any Western poster has witnessed this for years. I believe that UWEC deserves the spot that River currently holds. The D3 poll is closer to what I believe is correct. Never look past UWEC when it comes to potential tournament time.
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So I should transfer my optics from UWRF to UWEC?
There is no doubt in my mind that the W is the 7th strongest conference in D3 hockey this season. The level of play is just behind (in no particular order): NCHA, WIAC, MIAC, SUNYAC, ECAC-E, and NESCAC. I do agree that the level of play in the W is superior to the ECAC-NE and MASAC.
Toe Blake's Brother
I never scored a goal backchecking!
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: The polls - scratching KRACH, PWC, CoP and robbery! ...---...
That's a ridiculous statement to make in the face of the objective data. Please be tell us all how you got there..?
That's a ridiculous statement to make in the face of the objective data. Please be tell us all how you got there..?
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Re: The polls - scratching KRACH, PWC, CoP and robbery! ...---...
The latest compooter rankings. D-II, Aurora and Daniel Webster don't count
The latest compooter rankings. D-II, Aurora and Daniel Webster don't count
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Current Last Wk Name CONF RPI
1 1 Trinity NS 0.6118
2 2 Oswego SU 0.6017
3 3 Amherst NS 0.5955
4 4 Norwich EE 0.5902
5 5 Wisconsin-Stevens Point WI 0.5839
6 8 Wisconsin-River Falls WI 0.5807
7 12 Massachusetts-Boston EE 0.5757
8 14 Hobart EW 0.5732
9 7 Plattsburgh SU 0.5718
10 15 Adrian NC 0.5662
11 9 St. Thomas MI 0.5657
12 10 Williams NS 0.5635
13 6 St. Norbert NC 0.5630
14 11 Wisconsin-Eau Claire WI 0.5608
15 13 Babson EE 0.5598
Re: Ecac/w
Re: Ecac/w
And let's start speculatin'. Who is getting the 2 Pool C bids? Right now, assume no conference upsets.
WIAC?
SUNYAC or NESCAC <-- somebody is going to scream....
Re: Ecac/w
Just asked my son. Next week.
And let's start speculatin'. Who is getting the 2 Pool C bids? Right now, assume no conference upsets.
WIAC?
SUNYAC or NESCAC <-- somebody is going to scream....
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Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: The polls - scratching KRACH, PWC, CoP and robbery! ...---...
Not bad. I'd have Amherst ahead of Oswego at this point, though, just on the basis of The Jeffs very similar win %, and their much better SOS ranking (2nd vs. 17th).
Not bad. I'd have Amherst ahead of Oswego at this point, though, just on the basis of The Jeffs very similar win %, and their much better SOS ranking (2nd vs. 17th).
Re: The polls - scratching KRACH, PWC, CoP and robbery! ...---...
(Censored probably sexist comment)I'm predicting that Utica will host 2017 NCAA DIII Frigid Four